Michèle Roberts’s last novel, Paper Houses: a Memoir of the ‘70s and Beyond is a valuable contribution to women’s studies, history and writing. After having studied in Oxford, Roberts moves to London to experience a time filled with political demonstrations and comforting herself by becoming part of various women’s groups. Yet she also enjoys and loves the company of men. Even though Roberts does not live in the most desirable conditions, she is determined to become a writer despite her lack of time, her parents’ misunderstanding and many other impediments...